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Converting Metric Units of Length, Capacity, and Mass

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Basic Lesson: Introduces the concept of converting units by powers of ten.; Standard: MATH 4
Grades: (6-8); View lesson

Intermediate Lesson: This lesson demonstrates the conversion of units between multiple powers of ten.; Standard: MATH 4
Grades: (6-8); View lesson

Independent Practice 1: Students practice converting metric units of length, capacity, and mass by powers of ten. The answers can be found below.; Standard: MATH 4
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Independent Practice 2: Another 20 converting metric units of length, capacity, and mass by powers of ten problems. The answers can be found below.; Standard: MATH 4
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Homework Worksheet: Reviews all skills in the unit. A great take home sheet. Also provides a practice problem.; Standard: MATH 4
Grades: (6-8); View homework

Converting Metric Units of Length, Capacity, and Mass Quiz: 10 problems that tests unit conversion skills.; Standard: MATH 4
Grades: (6-8); View quiz

Answer Keys: Answers for the homework and quiz.; View answers

Answer Keys: Answers for both lessons and both practice sheets.; View answers

Why do we have units of measurement?: Measurements are all around us every day to provide standards and stability to everyday life.; View Math Article

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